Parking and On-Campus Bus Route Information
There is no open free parking at the Texas Research Data Center. TAMU researchers with business-plus passes can park in the Central Campus Garage, and TAMU researchers with a business pass can park in the 2-hour business spots in Lot 55. Non-TAMU visitors should contact Karin Johnson (karin.johnson@census.gov) in advance of their visit to coordinate their parking.
The notes below review parking options across different circumstances.
Texas A&M Students and Employees with a Parking Pass
Texas A&M employees who have a TAMU business pass in combination with their personal TAMU parking pass can use the Teague building parking (lot 55). Cars with a business pass must park in 2-hour spots designated for business parking in lot 55. If all the business parking spots are full, researchers may also park in GOLF lot where business passes are permitted. TAMU researchers without a business pass are encouraged to utilize Shuttle Bus System.
TAMU students and employees with parking passes also can purchase a businesses pass to use for regular parking in the Teague building parking (lot 55). For more information about buying a business permit, visit the Transportation Services website.
Non-TAMU Researchers and Visitors
TXRDC researchers and visitors who are not from Texas A&M University should coordinate with TXRDC staff in advance to arrange for a parking validation ticket for the Central Campus Garage (CCG). Non-TAMU researchers who wish to obtain passes for longer periods of time should contact Karin Johnson (karin.johnson@census.gov) regarding extended parking options.
Texas A&M Shuttle Bus System
The TXRDC is also accessible via the on-campus Texas A&M Shuttle Bus system. The TXRDC/Teague Bldg. is currently accessible by the Ross and Bizzell stop on Texas A&M Bus Route 01: Bonfire. Visitors to TAMU and TXRDC are eligible to use the on-campus TAMU shuttle bus system. For more information about the transit service schedule, visit the Transportation Services website .
Event Parking
For persons attending TXRDC workshops, presentations, and other events, parking validation for the Central Campus Garage (CCG) may be made available. The TXRDC may not be available to cover parking without prior arrangement. When appropriate, please RSVP to assure parking will be covered.
Weekday Evenings
On weekday evenings (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) the Teague Bldg. parking area (Lot 55) is open to all TAMU students and employees with a regular parking pass (it does not require a business pass as is needed during weekday hours).
Weekends
The Teague Bldg. parking area (Lot 55) is open to all TAMU students and employees with a regular parking pass. Please be aware that this lot may be restricted on some occasions (e.g., home football games).
Game Day Weekends
The Teague Bldg. parking area (Lot 55) is accessible to researchers on game day weekends who have a regular TAMU parking pass. Please be aware that, while available, parking spots may still be limited or all taken at lot 55 on game day weekends.